Many companies are using the highly effective goal setting framework Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to create, track, and measure their goals for company-wide alignment. By creating clarity and transparency for each and every goal throughout the organization, you can give employees a direct line of sight into the company priorities, which will lead to increased focus and engagement. Yet, setting...

You have been managing your business. You use great tools and systems. You have everything in your control. However, if your employees are not motivated to work hard, your business won’t go very far. Your employees may lack motivation or fail to give you their full measure due to a number of reasons— maybe they are fed up with their responsibilities, not appreciated as they deserve to be, or unsatisfied...

Last year, Forbes reported that a staggering 98% of managers feel they need more training. New managers, particularly those in middle management roles, are those who face the biggest challenges. New managers have a lot to learn. They will face employee conflicts, performance reviews, recruitment of new staff and much more. For all of these situations, they will require some knowledge about HR policies and...

With the effective usage of analytics, the HRM business function can be made more efficient and productive. Analytics give you insights into the way HRM s run, and give scope for improvement. Human resource management is an ocean, and is often unwieldy to handle. Since the process involves so many stakeholders, and impacts all the other business functions of the organization, it is essential that HRM be...

Myers-Briggs is one of the most respected and most popular characters test in the globe. Both individuals and businesses use it. It is an easy indicator of different ideas and perceptions that allow people for form relationships both at home and in the workplace. It helps people learn how they work and individuals develop aspects of themselves that are underutilized and assist them to understand the...

The importance of HR to any business is clear: Employees have the capacity to make or break any company. They are often its biggest expense, meaning that it is absolutely critical to have a broad, in-depth understanding of the human element of your business. To ensure future success and growth of the company, adequate time and resources must be given to identifying strengths and weaknesses in recruitment,...

Employees are always a company’s biggest assets. The smooth operation of the company and its ability to succeed in a challenging market depend largely on having a strong team. The role of the human resources department in constructing and maintaining that ideal team cannot be taken lightly. Many aspects of HR have changed over the years. Today, sophisticated HR software and tools, along with the wealth of...

In business, time is money, but there never seems to be enough of it. If you're like most HR departments, you have enough backing up on your to-do list without being dragged off to meetings or swamped with emails. You're constantly trying to satisfy everyone. The best way to focus your efforts is to prioritize. Here are some tips on tackling the important issues and saving yourself time in the process. 1....

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